In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from Saint Therese of Lisieux entitled “Living on Love.” I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. The Love I Seek Dying of Love is what I hope for. When I shall see my …
Lisa Zoetewey
Hidden in the Heart: Reflections on a Sacred Passage
In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from the Shvetashvatara Upanishad entitled “Hidden in the Heart.” I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. Hidden in the Heart The Lord of Love is hidden in the heart Of every creature, subtler …
The Light of True Joy: Reflections on a Sacred Passage
In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from Hasan Kaimi Baba entitled “The Path of Love.” I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. The Light of True Joy Should you wish to behold the face of God, Surrender to Him, …
To Live in Truth: Reflections on a Sacred Passage
In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from Swami Ramdas entitled “Unshakable Faith.” I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. To Live in Truth Give up I and mine. Make no plans. Let nothing of the past or future disturb …
No Greater Blessing: Reflections on a Sacred Passage
In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from Saint Teresa of Avila entitled “You Are Christ’s Hands.” I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. No Greater Blessing Christ has no body now on earth but yours, no hands but …
It Is Good: Reflections on a Sacred Passage
In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from Brother Lawrence entitled “The Practice of the Presence of God.” I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. It Is Good God knoweth best what is needful for us, and all that he …
The Love in my Heart: Reflections on a Sacred Passage
In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from the Ortha Nan Gaidheal entitled “This Morning I Pray.” I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. The Love in my Heart This morning, as I kindle the fire on my hearth, …
Peace: Reflections on a Sacred Passage
In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from the Ortha Nan Gaidheal entitled “Silence.” I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. Peace Calm me, O Lord, as you stilled the storm. Still me, O Lord, keep me from harm. Let …
God with Me: Reflections on a Sacred Passage
In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from Saint Patrick entitled “Christ Be with Me.” I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. God with Me May the strength of God pilot me, the power of God preserve me today. May …
The Myth of the Other: Reflections on a Sacred Passage
In God Makes the Rivers to Flow; An Anthology of the World’s Sacred Poetry & Prose, Eknath Easwaran includes a selection from Sri Sarada Devi entitled “The Whole World Is Your Own.” I’ve written the following poem-like reflections inspired by this selection. The Myth of Other No one is a stranger, my child; the whole world is …